What probability means and how it affects can seem inconsequential to middle school students but when they see its connection to real decisions in game playing, probability takes on real meaning. In these lessons , games serve to both motivate learning and connect the mathematics to actual experience. Local toy stores are looking for a new board game to sell this Christmas. Students will take on the role of "Game Board" designer. They will come up with a theme, map out rules and directions, come up with a design, make it, test it and convince the toy store to buy it.
Can you beat the Odds?
Math 7-8
What probability means and how it affects can seem inconsequential to middle school students but when they see its connection to real decisions in game playing, probability takes on real meaning. In these lessons , games serve to both motivate learning and connect the mathematics to actual experience. Local toy stores are looking for a new board game to sell this Christmas. Students will take on the role of "Game Board" designer. They will come up with a theme, map out rules and directions, come up with a design, make it, test it and convince the toy store to buy it.